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Eastman Kalidex foam booster and thickener

Optimize sulfate-free shampoos and cleansers by reducing surfactant concentration with Kalidex, a readily biodegradable* foam booster and thickener. Preserve rich, stable foam and creamy texture and increase viscosity while simplifying formulations and reducing costs. Kalidex helps support brands' biodegradability goals while meeting consumer expectations for high performance with:

  • Improved foamability
  • Enhanced formulation efficiency
  • Increased viscosity

*Testing in accordance with OECD 301B; biodegradable in compliance with regulation (EU) 2023/2055 “Synthetic Polymer Microparticles”

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More performance, less surfactant

Personal care brands face growing demand for sulfate‑free cleansers that match the foam, texture and performance of traditional products while meeting evolving biodegradation regulatory requirements. 

Kalidex helps brands deliver on that promise. It eliminates common performance trade-offs in sulfate‑free systems and helps formulators reduce surfactant levels without sacrificing lather, foam stability or in‑use texture.

Multifunctional by design, Kalidex improves rheology and thickening. It enhances other thickeners and boosts creamy lather in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers. By reducing ingredient counts and improving performance, Kalidex helps simplify formulations and lower formulation costs while supporting stronger biodegradability profiles. 

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